Mammoth Elk

[Raymond Barlow]

Elk at Yellowstone

D3 - 70-200 VR2
1/1600s f/2.8 at 135.0mm iso200
hand held, natural light, slight crop.

I would like to say that American people should be incredibly proud of this amazing place, the park is in immaculate condition, the wildlife could not have a finer place to live., the rangers do an incredible job of managing YNP., and our visit was superb.

And thanks for having us., so much appreciated.

[Ken Watkins]

I like the composition of this a lot ,I just wonder if it might be possible to lighten the head and nape slightly.

It certainly looks a beautiful place.

[Rachel Hollander]

YNP is a beautiful place. I agree with Ken, I like the comp but think that the elk needs a little lightening or something to give it a bit more punch.

TFS,
Rachel

[Robert Amoruso]

A great looking Elk and I love the habitat you captured him in. The slope of the BG hill and the FG bushes leads right to the elk. Only think I say could improve the image is not having the green bush on top of the antlers.

[denise ippolito]

Raymond, Yellowstone is indeed beautiful and we are lucky to have such an incredible place to visit. I love the yellow flowers that add a splash of color. Very nice pose and details. I agree w/ Robert regarding the green bush but it is still a great looking image.

[DanWalters]

Nice looking elk and I really like the surrounding vegetation.

[Raymond Barlow]

thanks for the comments, and I agree 100% with all of them, and I do appreciate your help.

[Steve Canuel]

Really like the habitat and comp. As Robert alluded to, I also like the "wedge" formed by the cliff and bushes and how it leads right to the elk.

[Harshad Barve]

excellent image and suggestions here
TFS

[Raymond Barlow]

thanks!